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Pattaya has drawn tourists for decades because of its beautiful beaches, great food and culture. The city has become a popular place for retired foreigners to settle, as Thailand has a special visa system for people over the age of fifty who wish to retire there. Many people are tempted to move there because of the warm climate and relaxed lifestyle. Living costs are also far lower than in Europe and other parts of the world.
If you’re there for a holiday, you’ll find there are beaches to suit every type of person, and the beaches are all fringed with palm trees and covered with beautiful golden sand. The sea is a perfect temperature for snorkelling, diving, swimming and splashing around with the kids. Read the rest of this entry »
We all have to eat when we are travelling, but some of us travel specifically in pursuit of the ultimate culinary experience. For the travelling foodie, food and drink are not merely a nourishment necessity for the trip, but are what makes up the trip and gives a unique perspective on the culture you are visiting. Here are a few ideas as to which countries you must visit when travelling in Asia and are looking to excite the tastebuds.
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Malaysia
For the travelling food critic on a budget, you will have no problem spending a lot of time in Malaysia; hotels, food, transportation and entertainment is all reasonably priced while maintaining great quality. There is an enormous variety of food and drink to choose from, and you will experience just about every conceivable way there is to have rice: from rice porridge to coconut rice, and from compressed rice cakes to rice wine. With rice as the staple, the sky is the limit as to the assortment of dishes that can be made, and the food also varies in different regions. Take a cooking class while you are here and learn about the way that historical events have shaped the culture of Malaysia as well as its food. An absolute must is to try a laksa, which is a noodle soup dish that comes in a myriad of different ingredients and flavours. Read the rest of this entry »
There will always be a number of health and safety issues for any business manager. These laws and regulations will vary from location to location. Many small hotel or other accommodation owners often find themselves in a region that does not have complicated laws. For example, if you have a backpackers in the middle of South America, you will not have the same legal constraints and standardised OHS (Occupational Health & Safety) laws as you would in Australia.
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Nevertheless, keeping your hotel and your staff safe is important. Insurance for hotels will be available in most countries, even in some of those far off places. Here is a look at what you can do, and the steps to take to keep your hotel a safer place to work in outside of your legal requirements. Read the rest of this entry »
Most home invasion burglaries take place in a matter of minutes: the criminal breaks into your house and grabs whatever he can easily take with him: money, purse, gun, wallet, jewelry, small electronics, and so forth. Many of the most commonly stolen items would be inaccessible to burglars if they were stored away securely in a good home safe. Other than keeping your property safe from criminals, there are plenty of other great reasons to keep your belongings locked away in a secure container. Here are 10 Reasons why you should invest in one.
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- It keeps valuables away from little hands
- You can have quick access to your firearms in the home without compromising safety Read the rest of this entry »
As the saying goes, you make cash in real estate when you buy property. But it goes without saying that you have nothing until your property is sold.
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You make more money the faster you sell your properties. Each week you hold on to that deal means more holding costs which eat into your profits.
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